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Oh My Word I Have a Pitbull!!

Why Yes, I Like Dogs

Me and My Prince

I love when someone asks me if I like pets and then they ask me if I like dogs. I answer “yes I like pets and I have grown up having a dog or two”. In fact when I was little, I remember we had 14 dogs at one time. I really don’t know how my mom managed. Our German Shepard at the time had 12 puppies. Our family dog and my first dog, “Princess”. She was so protective. We believed she was part wolf. Since “Princess'” passing we have had Semi, Kimo, Teddy, Sage, Eli and Kaiser. Semi and Kimo (American Stafford-shire Terriers) were my sisters’ dogs and when I lived with her they were like family. Semi would let you enter the house, but you could never leave. Kimo was very protective but also liked to fight other dogs. Kimo was a beast. My husband ended up taking Kimo since it was clear two male dogs in the house was not working. Kimo eventually met his fate with the local police. Was it because of the breed? Or was it because of the Racial Profiling on my husband at the time? Was it that Kimo met the human dog catcher and a bunch of guns pointing at him to be seen as a vicious dog? It was a little devastating to go thru. My husband was kinda use to it, but I was beside myself. It was all over the newspapers and news media. The media was making him out to look like the worst kind of animal they have ever seen. My statement was “if I didn’t know you and you were putting my life in danger, I would look and act vicious towards you too”. Kimo never bit or attacked a human.I believe the term they used was “he could have or he looked like he could”. He always made his territory known in an animal fashion. Teddy (Cocker Spaniel Terrier) lived with my mom and was very protective to the point that you had to cover your ankles at the door. Sage (American Stafford-Shire) had epilepsy and the disease got the best of him.We were never sure if it was from the lime shot that the vet had us give him. I did not like seeing my dog seizure all the time. Funny thing is, our dog didn’t start to seizure until he got the lime shot. It was heartbreaking. Eli and Kaiser (American Stafford-Shires) were my husbands’ dogs prior to us moving in-together. Kaiser was probably the most intelligent dog I have come across out of the ones I have lived with. Eli is still living and now a companion for a senior that needed him at the time.

Currently we have “Prince” our 5 year old baby who is also an American Stafford-Shire Terrier. However, his bloodline is that of a “Chinaman Pit”.

Prince at 8 weeks old

Why A Chinaman Pit?

Why not a Chinaman Pit? I like pitbulls and when my step daughter called me to tell me her boyfriend’s dog had puppies, we decided it was time to get our family puppy. We had just purchased our own home and I had just graduated from college. We have plenty of time to raise a dog. That’s a good one, isn’t it? We brought all of the kids. We wanted this to be a group effort and we wanted to make sure it was the right dog for the right family. It was a toss up between the white and black one and then our “little Prince”. We also watched the demeanor of the mother who actually allowed the children to get close to her and her newborn pups.

From my knowledge Chinaman Pitbulls were created for their game and I was told that they are shorter and smaller in size compared to a regular pitbull. Reasons someone might like a Chinaman Pitbull are:

  • They have a lean appearance-well developed muscles
  • They have a prey drive
  • They are intelligent
  • They have style
  • They have great personalities
  • They are loving
  • They are affectionate
  • They are loyal
  • They are great companions

On the flip side, Pitbulls don’t have the best reputation around. Hey, then they must be a perfect fit for me and my family. They are known to have a strong bite. I always heard the term lock-jaw, but I’m not sure if that is really the terminology for it. I have seen pitbulls fight and in action (not intentionally either). I really don’t like it at all but I hear it is common for two males to fight when they come near each other. I also believe that can happen with any dog and any breed.

How Do I Train My Pitbull?

Dog Training at the Nursing Home started early

That’s a great question, but for me, I would train any and all of my dogs the same way. That’s just my preference and I also try to take special precautions with having a pitbull. I still have to feed my dog. I still have to get my dog a license, I still have to make sure he is upto date on his shots and physical examinations. I socialize my dog with other dogs, people and kids. Nothing is certain with owning a pet but I would prefer to do my part as a pet owner. I do have a friend who trains dogs locally and I have thought about using her services but haven’t gotten there yet. Our “Prince” goes for car rides, camping at Pow Wow, family cookouts and sometimes goes to work with my husband. The vet loves him and says he is so muscular. Prince enjoys watching the kids play as well as playing with the kids. He currently is learning how to get along with the household cat. They are doing pretty well and surprise me some days.

Prince Full Grown

Have you ever taken a pitbull for a walk and as you are walking people will cross the street prior to passing you? It does happen often, but I enjoy the freed up walking space, wouldn’t you?

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The Fried Egg Night

Cracked and Still Cooking

Not Quite Done Yet

Each day I’m diligently working on my beginners blog posts, journal entries and website. I started to think I was back in class. You crack open one chapter and that leads into subchapters and so on. Each subchapter has at least three segments and you have to complete each one before moving on to the next one. Each night after work I focus on one class and learning that chapter. My head is a cooking but it’s not quite done.

Would Scrambled Be the Better Option?

Either Way It Ends All In The Same Place

Tonight I started working on customizing the webpage. Not completely done and I have a few more tweeks to work out. I’m still up and running. The tricky part came when I realized my analytics account was still processing off my old class account. Back in community college I had to take COM 101 and as a class assignment I had to create a business and site. Low and behold everything I wanted to analyze was under that account. I had to create a new one and then place the codes in every site, software and link I created for Sheri’s Dream Catcher. It’s just a glitch and learning curve. I’m hoping tech support will help me link the two somehow, but if they don’t, no biggie. I’m still moving forward Scrambled and all.

Overeasy is how I’ll end the evening

Easy Does It

It’s ok to tell ourselves to take it easy, go to bed and tackle it in the morning. Thank you for everyone who has been reading my posts and supporting me thus far. It does not go unnoticed and I appreciate you.

Sweet Dreams 😘

Time Management Conference Call Interrupted

“Time management when taking on one task at a time until time allows for multiple time is never easy. We need to remember to enjoy our time too”-Sheri’s Dream Catcher

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Now a days, myself and most people are using our cell phones and computers to keep track of our schedules. However, I need to see things written down on paper so that I can handle my time management “conference call interrupted” theory appropriately. I believe that when you see it written down on paper, you get a better visual for what you need to do and what you would like to do . After I have written down and organized my time, my goals and myself, I am also able to analyze my time and goals from different angles.

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You scheduled A Conference call when you thought you had the time!

Time management
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Planning your day, week and month. No problem. I’m a calendar girl. But what happens when you plan the appointments of the day? Did you take into account one meeting starting earlier than expected or ran over the time you allocated? What about the unexpected that happens when you plan your time? I do this all the time and then get frustrated and huff and puff about it. Then I am mean to those I care about and I really don’t mean to be mean. I just didn’t manage my time in the best way.

Time management conference call interrupted
This was me on my conference call when I am interrupted multiple times.

Why am I being Interupted?

It never fails that on the one day I schedule an important call or appointment when I have time to do it, my call get’s interrupted! Specifically, my mind is telling me that the universe says today is the day to get interrupted multiple times. Why does this happen? I just don’t understand? Did I put this out into the universe and somehow it came back to me on this day at this time?

Specifically, I only needed 30 minutes for the appointment. How am I supposed to get uninterrupted time? Is everyone in my world on the same schedule? After I sit back and reflect on the events that just happened, I will say to myself “I should have managed my time better or not scheduled the call at that time”. In addition to having my call interrupted, I became frustrated because the computer, phone and technology were not working properly too. At this point, what would you do? For me, the only way I could handle this situation without blowing my top, was to reschedule the call for another date and time. Annoyed and frustrated that I couldn’t do what I needed to do. Overall, it was the right thing to do.

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Take the Time to Plan your schedule

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Building a mountain of time

Usually, when my time management is out of control, I sit down to take a time out. I need to take a few deep breaths and work on my business plan or time management organization. As a result, this plan will help me navigate my next steps so I can properly manage my classes and conference calls. Once I start researching and writing down steps to take, I start getting organized with my goals. This always helps me to look at things in a much more calculated and educated manner. I always feel better once this is accomplished.

“No time to give up, only time to get better.”

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Time, Time, Time

Time Management conference call interrupted
My head at night figuring out how to manage my time

“When all we have is time but yet we don’t have enough time in a day”

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I can’t think of anything else when my mind is so focused on time. It’s like a cluster f*&^ and I have to tell myself to slow down. If I continue to think like a hamster running nonstop on a wheel, I’ll end up making mistakes. The ramification means that I will spend more time going back trying to find the mistakes and then repair them. As a result of wasting more time, I don’t get done what I needed to get done and I will feel frustrated with steam popping out the top of my head.

How often do we do this to ourselves? For instance, we would throw up our hands and say “that’s it, I’m done”. Do you stop everything and give up? Should you take a break to cool off? Would you start back up again? Slow and steady progress will result in better quality work depending on the project. Just my thought and what I’m going to do. Hope you are making the best of your time!

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Here’s to Time Management Conference Call Interrupted

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Over Time

Good luck, it’s not easy. Taking on one task at a time until time allows for multiple time. Remember to enjoy your time too⌚⏳🕖.

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The House Smells Like Lobster 🦞

The Aroma of Memory Lane

LOBSTER NATION

As I opened the door to step inside my house after a long day at the office, I got a big whif of an old memory. “I Know that smell and I know it very well”. My eyes went straight to the pot on the stove. “oh yes, we must be having lobster tonight!” I can catch a lobster, I can cook a lobster and I can eat a lobster. I must have been amuned to this smell working in a seafood restaurant, cooking about 500 lobsters a day. Why is it, the smell seems different when you cook it in the house? “It must be that old bay seasoning”. My only thought was I hope we have bleach so we can clean the pans right away. I really don’t want seagulls flying around the house.

Raised by the Boats

Kicking back on the Lobster Boat

If you ask me where I grew up, I usually respond right on the water. My family are all lobstermen and fishermen. It’s in our blood. Yes, we caught our own meals. We could sell what we caught too. Life on the boats as a kid was fun. We had cookouts on the boats, we could jump off the boats to swim. We even would latch boats next to each other and hop from boat to boat out in the middle of the ocean. The Blessing of the Fleet was always a blast too. A lot of our family memories were made on the boats. I say boats, because their was more than one boat in the family.

Where it all came from

The Original Silver Fox

Gramps moved down from the city to start his own off shore lobstering business. Infact, the yard was larger than the actual house they slept in. Needed a spot to build and keep your own lobster pots. He fed all of his children and grandchildren this way. He also passed down his legacy to his two sons who are also successful lobstermen, running their own boats and businesses just like he did. So, when I say I know the lobster smell all to well, believe me. Picture a little girl hugging her grandfather after his long day out at sea and when she curled into his body, the smell from his sweatshirt was that of a LOBSTERMAN 🦞.

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Do you enjoy lobsters? Do you like going out on boats? Summer months are shorter and shorter these days. Enjoy the seabreeze as much as you can.

Who is the Mysterious Fred Jr?

Night Rider Fred

Long drives getting somewhere

Obviously Fred Jr was named after her Uncle Fred. Uncle Fred is an awesome guy and Snapchat helped bring Freddie Jr alive. As you can see riding in the dark allows junior to highlight some of her great features. This reminds me of when Uncle Fred would pick us up in the brown truck and allow us to ride in the back of the pick up. I believe we would watch fireworks in this truck. What did I Know? I was acting cool in my cool uncle’s truck. Night Rider Fred enjoys working on cars and trucks as well as taking long drives to enjoy natural sceneries. Just look at those highlights!

Working out with Freddie

Work Out Fred

After getting my annual physical, the doctor never mentioned my facial hair growth and only focused on my lab stats. This means I need to eat more vegetables and non processed foods combined with extensive exercise. The plan is still a work in progress. Fred Jr enjoys spin class at elevate barre and cycle. The doctor has recommended adding in the barre class for strength training. Workout Fred also has severe seasonal allergies with ashama. As soon as Freddie can breathe, she will be back to riding daily and working on another fitness challenge to jumpstart her health goals.

Did you say Business Casual?

Business Casual Fred

Business as usual with Freddie. Working double time and overtime is what she does the most. Nights, weekends, whatever it takes. Riding from one end of the state to the other end, Freddie is meeting with professionals from all over to network her great abilities and build relationships. Why business casual? Well, you never know who you will meet or what the weather will be like so why not be comfortable.

Hope this put a smile on your face 😄

I hope you enjoyed your introduction into Freddie Jr. Let’s wish her well with her endeavors. Enjoy your day!

Sitting by the dock of the bay

I believe my destination and my journey are different from the person who is sitting right next me. I also believe that no two journeys or paths are the same. We are all unique and special in our own way. Our uniqueness is what makes us beautiful. I would be bored if everyone was exactly like me. I like to be challenged every now and then. Yes, I can get frustrated with things and people but I really don’t mind it. I say the more triggers you make the better I get. LOL! Have you taken the time to reflect recently? When was the last time you were sitting by the dock of the bay?

Sitting on the beach next to a dock watching and listening to the waves crash
Literally sitting under the dock of the bay and I’m watching my life/time roll away listening to Otis Redding’s “Sitting on the dock of the bay” song.
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Soaking up the sun 🌞

Today I’m listening to the waves crash on the ocean floor. I decided to take a drive down to the Ocean Mist Beach Bar in South Kingstown, RI to meet up with my girlfriend. I needed to feel the sun’s rays beat against my flesh. The sun was hitting me in the right spot. Shining onto my face and body and allowing me to take in the natural vitamin D. As a result, my body felt so good to put my feet into the warm sand and lie down. I thought to myself, what is better than this? Seriously, what is better than feeling stress free and happy? I’m relaxing by this enormous beauty formed from mother nature. Content I am. Happy I am. One I am.

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Soaking in the Sun’s Rays of the day
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Thru the window box

What do you see in the picture below? Well, I see that the ocean view is obscured by a frame of wood. In order for me to get a better view, I must take a step forward in order to capture the whole scene. To me, moving forward meant moving past the blockages of bar stools and people in my way or in other words life. Yes, of course I could have taken a step back and lost site of the entire seascape altogether.

Small Adjustments Can Make A Difference

On the other hand, I could have stayed right where I was and not making a move at all. That would mean I would have to continue to glance at the ocean from a picture box. Of course I wanted a better picture so graciously I made my way to the opening. My Picture is a gorgeous view and breathtaking it was. At that moment in time I got a glimpse of my past, present and future all at that one moment of an ocean view.

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Viewing the emotions of the ocean from a picture box window at The Ocean Mist Beach Bar, RI.

As one day ends another begins

We always hear the term “when one door closes another opens“, the same is true when we say as one day ends another begins. The sun sets and then rises again. In Sheri terms the wave in motion is filled with emotions. Turning our days into nights and our nights into days. I was always taught that the moon controls the tides (high and low) and that the moon also controls or has an effect on our emotions. I guess that is why they say “my emotions are like the waves in the ocean“.

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The Future Has Not Happened Yet

The world is turning continuously. Our minds and emotions are always moving at top speed just like a roller coaster. Here’s a good one for ya, the ocean was here before the roller coaster came into existence. Did that make you think for minute? Some days we are left wondering if this peacefulness will stay or go. If pictures can say a thousand words than I see the future further out in the distance. It’s possible to get to my future, but why do I need to speed thru my present to get there? I need to embrace my present because before we know it we will be missing the past.

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Listening and watching the waves crash on the ocean rocks at The Ocean Mist Beach Bar, RI

Are you feeling trapped by our own existence? Do you embrace the struggles of today? Do you ever feel better when you are soaking up in the sun?

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Father’s Day with more than one dad

My biological dad-The Dreamer

My dad was definitely a dreamer. It was hard trying to believe anything he said. He would add bits and pieces to make his stories more interesting. One thing that was true and undeniable was his love for his children. He did not show his love in the form of money or providing a roof over our heads. Therefore we did not look to him for these qualities. The truth is he did not teach us about stability. Am I sad or hurt by this, no I am not. He did teach us to Respect our mother regardless of what he was or wasn’t doing. He also taught us to stick together no matter what. He taught us to do the things he wished he had done but by the time he could make it right, it was too late for him. He taught us how to fish, pump gas, change a tire, change our oil for our vehicles, enjoy life by traveling outside your comfort zone, try different things, go out on new adventures and always have a dream. My dad didn’t seem to stay in the same spot for too long. He would try something and if he failed once, he would drop it and then move to the next thing. That was just his way and over time we would accept that. He had three girls and one boy, all who were special to him. He would say “you are all special to me” and we all got the same treatment. Did we fight for dads attention? Yes and No. We cherished the time we were given because we always knew it would be a short visit. I lived 18 years of distance from him before he returned home to spend what he had left of his living life. He was able to build a relationship with his grandchildren for the first time. At one point I got very angry with him because I didn’t understand how he could leave us and the separation from him and our only brother was devestating. When we had the talk, he was already paralyzed sitting in a wheelchair, he had no where to run and had to face the music. I let him know that no matter how much we think or he thought he messed up, I would be there to take care of him until the end. I wanted him to know that I loved him, he was/is my dad and he always has a place in my heart ❤️. Happy Father’s Day in Heaven Daddy!

Admiring My Step-Dad. We call him “POP”

My stepdad jumped in with no questions asked. Three emotional girls and six grandchildren later. Always testing my boundaries and throwing in the “you’re not my dad” trick. My sisters latched onto him quicker than me. I would say it took over 20 years for me to really see how great a man he really is. He is and was always willing to help in anyway he can. He was also there for us physically, financially and emotionally. He was there for graduations, proms, pregnancies, weddings, car braking down, supporting our endeavors big and small. He helped put a roof over our heads and food on the table. He brought us on vacations and allowed us to bring friends. Traveling to Disney with my kids is a tradition I get and want to continue that was passed down from my stepdad. On my wedding day he walked me down the isle to give me away as his own daughter. I am his daughter and he had a hand in raising me. Was my biological father present? Yes he was, but his health was so bad he couldn’t fullfil this task. Had he had been strong enough to walk, I would have had them both walk me down the isle just like my older sister did. Pop was the stable one who would get us to think rationally. I remember he helped me with my science project (how wetlands work and why they are valuable). Around our town people will go to him for all kinds of advice on projects. Our family adores him. He is truly one of a kind. Happy Father’s day Pop. The kids and I are so lucky to have you.

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Overall I had two great dads. Both were like “MacGyver”. They could fix anything, solve anything, build anything and create anything. Enjoy your Father’s Day!

My Comfort Space Is Cluttered

My comfort space is cluttered
It’s Just A Cluttered Mess

What does my comfort space is cluttered mean? For instance, my happy place is filled with so many unfinished projects and some pieces are left in one room and other pieces are left in another room. If you have one piece of a project in your resting place, do you look at it before laying down? If so, chances are you are going to think about that piece, the project you started, where the other pieces are and so on.

Now, you have just stressed yourself out and your blood pressure is rising. As a result, you reminded yourself about the project you never completed and it’s on your mind as you are trying to close your eyes and sleep. In addition, you start thinking about the pieces you still need to purchase to complete the project. The ripple effect has started and you are now stressing out about the money you need to purchase the additional pieces.

When your comfort space is full of clutter

My comfort space is cluttered
Crap is All Around Me, I must be full of clutter

It is hard to get the rest you need when your comfort space is full of clutter. Such as, when you don’t get the rest you need you feel exhausted as if you haven’t even slept. Is their a link to not sleeping well and a cluttered sleeping area? Clearly, I always feel so stress free whenever I travel for vacation.

Simultaneously, I get much needed rest and have so much more energy when I travel for vacation. Obviously, I have more energy because my body got the rest that it needed. Again, why am I able to get the rest that I need on vacation but not at home? I have really thought about this situation. I am trying to figure out if their is something at my house or resting place that is making me not get the rest I need. Since my hotel room or resting place is clutter free when I go on vacation, I have nothing to worry and stress about. In conclusion, I believe my comfort space at home is cluttered.

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Simply get rid of the clutter

  • Is it broken?
  • Do you need it?
  • Is it of any use?
  • Do I want it?
  • Will it still fit? (clothes, shoes, styles, etc.)

I thought it would be simple to get rid of things. The joke was on me. Sometimes we can struggle with making the decision to get rid of things we don’t need.

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Reasons for staying cluttered

What is the real reason for staying cluttered and keeping something that is broken? Specifically, have you ever put something aside and said “I’ll fix it” and then that turned into, I’ll fix it later to pushing it off to the side and a few years later it’s still not fixed. Exactly and it happens to the best of us. Don’t let that get you down. You are not alone. When doing my research,by asking others what they do in this situation, I learned that when we keep broken things in our home or comfort space it gives off negative energy. Do I completely believe that theory? I am not sure, but I’ll test it out. It is a reason to motivate me to get rid of things that are broken and it will help to work on the clutter in my comfort space.

Breaking into the Clutter

My comfort space is cluttered
What it looks like to be overwhelmed on the inside with clutter

Breaking into the clutter is like going down the rabbit hole. As in illustration, I’m taking a few minutes here and there, sometimes daily or every other day, I’m feeling good, going through the clutter in my comfort space and getting rid of things. Now, my mind starts racing and my heart starts pounding. Since I am feeling good and I have a rhythm going, I tell myself that I got this, I can do more. Again, this is only the beginning of the beginning. Now, I start opening closets, cupboards, the pantry and drawers. Can you say overwhelming? I told myself that I need to close them. Specifically, I’m not ready to take on these next projects of cleaning the clutter in my comfort space.

My comfort space is cluttered
Momma’s Helper to break through the clutter

Clutter is so complicated

The goal is to make space not take up the space. Why is this so complicated? Now, I’m trying to figure out what goes where and organize every space in the house. At this point, I really feel this is going to take me a long time and now their is crap all over the place and it looks like a tornado came thru. As a result, I feel like it doesn’t even look like I did anything. In conclusion, I am back to feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

It’s time to take a break from the clutter

They say things don’t happen over night and “Rome wasn’t built in a day” so it may be time to take a break from the clutter project. Clearly, I need to give myself a pat on the back for getting the process started. Furthermore, if I do a little cleaning here and there, I will start to see the results of my efforts. Now, that I’ve spent the first few hours of my day getting rid of shoes (my shoes, kids shoes and hubby’s shoes), I feel better about accomplishing the task of the day. As a result of my efforts, I was able to put a bag together for good will and I organized the space in our closets. One small task completed and a little more space to work with. One day at a time.

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Creating The Foundation with Building Blocks

Remember when you were young sitting in the playroom at the doctor’s office stacking building blocks. Of course you wanted to build the highest tower without it falling. Then your brother or sister comes running over to you and halts right in front of it. The tower you just built begins to sway at the top and then bang, it all collapses just by his or her heavy breathing. Go figure right? I used to get so upset when my sister or cousin did that to me. But hey I gathered them all back up and started building again. I seem to repeat this step with some areas in my life.

They come in all shapes and sizes

Is it a trend?

Some would debate the issue, but as I have gotten older I have realized that it’s ok to start all over. We learn by making mistakes and it teaches us to keep trying until we feel safe, secure and satisfied with our plans. We all have to start somewhere and we all have to fail at some point. See this is what shows us what we are made of. Will it break me? The answer is No. Will it hurt me? The answer is Yes. A great example is when you are first learning to walk, but determined and persistent as you are, you learn to walk. Everytime you fell, sometimes right on your face cause you couldn’t work the hand in front of my face save yet, you still tried to get back up and try again. The trend in this case would be you only learned to crawl and that’s it. Walking involved more muscles and strength.

Gotta Learn to Crawl Before You Can Walk

Find A Spot to Lay Your Bricks

The key to a good foundation is making sure it’s level. How can my foundation be sturdy and strong if my first blocks are completely unlevel and shakey? That leaves much open for insects, rodents, cracks, water, you name it. My body, mind and soul are all part of my foundation. I have to be strong emotionally, physically and spiritually in order for me to pursue anything I put my mind too. I believe that our personal journey in life gets us balanced at the end. Of course the scale fluctuates on either side because I’m still learning and growing. The Journey is the best part and the most remembered.

It’s A Walk of Balance

Why Is A Leveled Structure Useful?

Being balanced helps us evolve. Everytime we rebuild or build from scratch we go back to the fundamentals that helped frame us. I used this technique when I went back to college as an older adult and earned my degree, when I purchased my first home, when I took my kids to Disney for the first time, when I got my first job and now Sheri’s Dream Catcher. Sure I have things to fix and improve upon both personally and professionally but it’s made me see all the wonderful things I can do and achieve.

Casa Grande National Monument Prehistoric Ruins
Arizona Trip 2017

Do you feel unbalanced with something in your life? Have you looked at your foundation? What do you need and want to fix?

Technical Difficulty With My Mind?

Having technical difficulty with my mind as I take on a new endeavor. Specifically, starting a new entrepreneur business on my own started to leave me feeling discouraged at first. However, the more I educate and train myself the more I am learning I never knew, I never knew.

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What will I do? Technical difficulty with my mind

Starting a new endeavor can leave you feeling technically lost at first.

For instance, I had decided to start my own blog this past summer. At first, I was so discouraged because their was a lot I needed to learn with starting a blog on the internet. In general, just starting my own blog whether it is for personal journal entries or a new business takes a lot of time to configure your own website. It was my own personal preference to creating my own website. Of course you can hire a professional to do it for you. However for me, that will just add to the start up cost.

Saving up for Rose Gold Dell XLP 9370 Laptop-working my way up from a smart phone to a blogging travel computer

Dell XPS 9370 Laptop, 13.3″ UHD (3840 x 2160) InfinityEdge Touch Display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 10, Rose Gold

How do I start my own blog website on a low budget?

I am not a professional blogger and I am just beginning my new endeavor so why would I just jump into putting a ton of money into something I don’t know works yet. On the other hand, it takes money to make money they say. However, if I am just beginning, I believe that over time and as my knowledge and experience grows, I will be able to add more features into my blogging website. Specifically, I really feel that if I am going to put my best foot forward with creating my own Brand, it is best that I learn how to create my own website. This is just a personal preference.

I first started taking videos and pictures for my blogging website with an android and then upgraded to the the Google Pixel 3
Google – Pixel 3 XL with 64GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) – Just Black

Working with the technical difficulty of my mind.

Whenever I am contemplating an idea, I tend to talk to myself. For instance I said to myself, “the more I learn how to do on my own, the less money I will have to pay out of pocket down the road”. Again, this is personal preference. On the contrary, my sister likes to pay all the upfront costs and just get it over with so her website would be up and running in no time. As a result, this option allows her more time to just focus on creating and maintaining her brand. I recommend that an individual has the right to pick the option that is best for them and hopefully it won’t break the bank either.

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Traveling to the Unknown Destination-Technical Difficulty with my mind

Reflecting on technical difficulties with my mind

In the above photo I took, I was on an airplane on my way to Hawaii for the very first time in my life. Hawaii was a place I have always wanted to travel to since I was a kid. I worked really hard to make my dream come true. However, as I was sitting there pondering over and over again in my head, I started thinking and thinking. Specifically, I was reflecting on my life at that moment.

You might need some Sunglasses for your airplane ride, how about protecting them in a Dream Catcher hard shell case. Remember those dreams
Hard Shell Glasses Protective Case with Cleaning Cloth for Eyeglasses and Sunglasses – Dream Catcher Twigs Twine

Critical questions that I asked myself

  • Their has to be more?
  • What am I not doing that I could be doing?
  • What am I good at?
  • What are my skills?
  • What are my talents?
  • What do I enjoy doing?
  • Where do I see myself in 5 years or 10 years from now?
  • What is holding me back?

Committing to one direction or the other

It’s like having one foot in the sand and one foot in the water at the same time. To me this means that you are not fully in the water or fully on the warm sand with both feet or your whole body. A lot of times we go back and forth with our decisions. Specifically we ask ourselves, Do I do this? Do I not do this? What happens if I jump right into the water/project? What happens if I stay on the beach and not go into the water at all? Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! I believe it’s normal to have these conflicting thoughts with yourself. Sooner or later we need to commit to one direction or the other. This is something you need to figure out for yourself. No one knows you better than you.

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The Sunlight is still peaking thru as it sets-Clearing the technical difficulty with my mind

Do you have trouble deciding what you want to do? Do you agree that you get stuck sometimes? Got to start somewhere! Why not start now?

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